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Top Texas recruit's brother says he took improper giftsAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The older brother of Texas basketball recruit Mo Bamba says Bamba took improper gifts and money from a Detroit financial adviser that would make him ineligible to play in college.Ibrahim Johnson posted a rambling, profanity-laced, 20-minute Facebook...

Thad Matta out as basketball coach at Ohio StateCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Thad Matta is out as Ohio State's basketball coach after 13 seasons.He said at a news conference Monday it was a ''mutually agreed'' decision.He coached the Buckeyes to two Final Fours while he was there from 2005...

Joe Ford, member of Vandy's F-Troop team in 1970s, has diedPADUCAH, Ky. (AP) Joe Ford, a member of Vanderbilt's F-Troop team that won the 1974 Southeastern Conference regular season title, has died. He was 64.The McCracken County Sheriff's Department posted on its webpage that Ford was found dead...

AP Sports WriterAP source: LaVall Jordan agrees to become Butler's coachBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler.The Bulldogs' former star player who started his coaching career at his alma mater agreed Monday to become Butler's new head coach according...

Former Louisville player shot in Tennessee hometownMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Former Louisville basketball player Chris Jones says he has been shot in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.Jones told The Courier-Journal that he was shot twice in the leg Tuesday night and was in the hospital. He says he will...

Hurricanes freshman Walker tears meniscus in kneeCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Incoming Miami Hurricanes freshman guard Lonnie Walker has torn the meniscus in his right knee and will require surgery.Walker was hurt playing Tuesday, the Hurricanes said. The timetable for his return will be determined after the operation.A native...

Swanigan headed to NBA, but Edwards returning to PurdueWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Big Ten player of the year Caleb Swanigan has decided to stay in this year's NBA draft.The 6-foot-9 sophomore will become the first Purdue player to leave school early since Glenn Robinson was taken No. 1...

Maui Invitational pairings announcedLAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) The pairings for the 2017 Maui Invitational have been announced and Wichita State and Notre Dame lead the brackets.Wichita State will face California while Marquette meets VCU in another quarterfinal, it was announced Tuesday.Notre Dame will play host Division II Chaminade and...

South Carolina adds Florida Atlantic grad transfer BookerCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Former Oklahoma and Florida Atlantic guard Frank Booker has joined South Carolina for his final season.Booker is a 6-foot-4 guard from Augusta, Georgia, who spent his first two seasons with the Sooners before moving on to Florida Atlantic....

AP Sports Writer'A long, strange trip': Thad Matta out as Ohio State coachBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Thad Matta is out as Ohio State's basketball coach, with the Buckeyes having missed the last two NCAA Tournaments amid an exodus of players.Matta, who has coached the team for 13...

AP Basketball WriterNBA draft deadline shapes next season in college hoopsBy JOHN MARSHALLCollege basketball's version of decision day could go a long way toward shaping how the next season will play out.Teams that have players remain in the NBA draft will have huge holes to fill, while teams with...

Florida State extends Hamilton's contract through 2019-20TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State has extended basketball coach Leonard Hamilton's contract through the 2019-20 season.The deal was announced Thursday. The contract had been set to expire after the 2018-19 season.Hamilton has coached the Seminoles for 15 seasons and is the winningest...